Sara Bareilles - City Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'City' by Sara Bareilles?

   The song 'City' was written by Sara Bareilles.

2. Which album features the song 'City' by Sara Bareilles?

   'City' is a track from Sara Bareilles' major-label debut album, Little Voice, released in 2007.

3. What musical direction did Sara Bareilles initially try for 'City'?

   Sara Bareilles initially envisioned 'City' as a run-of-the-mill song, but after recording several versions, including a sparse and industrial rendition, she found a middle ground that worked best for the song.

4. What was the recording experience like for Sara Bareilles while creating 'City'?

   Sara Bareilles described the recording experience for 'City' as highly emotional and stressful, even leading to tears in the studio. She found the process of trying different musical directions to be traumatic but ultimately rewarding.

5. Is 'City' used in any notable advertisements or campaigns?

   The song 'City' was featured in the 'City Stories' advertising campaign for the clothing chain Banana Republic.

6. Which instruments and sounds were experimented with during the recording of 'City'?

   During the recording process, the engineer suggested trying a Massive Attack-inspired version, which was sparse and industrial. However, the final version found a balance between extremes and worked out successfully.